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While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also meet Mormons here.

Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

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Hi I'm Liz

I Love being a mother and a grandmother!

About Me

I am a mother of five children, four living and fourteen grandchildren! I have been a member of the church my entire life. I have lived in UT., PA., and IN. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ and know that it is true. My favorite place to be is in the temples that are all over the world. In the temples of the Lord, I better understand and know of who I am and who I will be for all eternity. I love to sing, play the piano, travel and read.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because my grandparents traveled from many places in Europe to come to Utah. They had joined the church and wanted to be with the saints and be able to have freedom of religion. I believe the teachings of the church and their faithfulness, testimonies and sacrifices helped build my faith.
I have had to build my own testimony of the church and it has come through the years of serving, reading the scriptures, going to church meetings, partaking of the sacrament, attending the temple and miracle that have happened in my life.

Personal Stories

What has helped develop greater harmony in your home?

When our children were growing up the consistency of Family Home Evening, scripture reading, family prayer, and attending church together brought a great unity to each of us. In the mornings, after reading the scriptures we would kneel, hold hands and have our family prayer. As parents we thought that holding hands would create a love and happiness between our children. Later after they had married we discovered that you can squeeze the hand of someone until pain exists and that happened many mornings. They now live all over the USA and they have that deep love and unity with each other. I love to see the ways that they serve each other across the miles and how important they are to each other.

What are you doing to help strengthen your family and make it successful?

Having very little money, while my husband worked and attended college and I was at home raising our children we wanted to come up with something we could have as a Christmas tradition that would replace the giving of costly gifts. We began the tradition of writing a letter to each family member, for our gifts to each other. It went from writing what they wanted to say to helping them spell to each of them creating their own letters. In these letters each person was to focus on the good things about the other person, their spiritual gifts and the love they had for the other member. The letters were wrapped in the most beautiful paper and placed under the tree. It was the most exciting time of the Christmas day when we opened the box and began to read our letters. Our home was filled with love, tears and joy and gratefulness for our Savior's birth.
Now that we are all of different income levels and thousands of miles apart, these letters are even more important. They are full of testimonies of certain aspects of our religion and of the important areas of this mortal life. They have become our treasured gifts. I know that it was the whisperings of the Holy Ghost that gave us this idea and that it is part of what makes our family great!

How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

Having very little money, while my husband worked and attended college and I was at home raising our children we wanted to come up with something we could have as a Christmas tradition that would replace the giving of costly gifts.
We began the tradition of writing a letter to each family member, for our gifts to each other. It went from writing what they wanted to say to helping them spell to each of them creating their own letters. In these letters each person was to focus on the good things about the other person, their spiritual gifts and the love they had for the other member. The letters were wrapped in the most beautiful paper and placed under the tree. It was the most exciting time of the Christmas day when we opened the box and began to read our letters. Our home was filled with love, tears and joy and gratefulness for our Savior's birth.
Now that we are all of different income levels and thousands of miles apart, these letters are even more important. They are full of testimonies of certain aspects of our religion and of the important areas of this mortal life. They have become our treasured gifts. I know that it was the whisperings of the Holy Ghost that gave us this idea and that it is part of what makes our family great!

How has your knowledge of the Plan of Happiness changed/benefited your life?

Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps me know where my first son is at. He was stillborn and this loss has been a great struggle for me to understand. Knowing that I will be with him again and that he is with our Heavenly Father, helps me to strive to be a better person. I do not want to have lost that wonderful opportunity by my choosing not to do the things that I need to, to be with him as one eternal family. Each member of our family has come to love him, pray for him and it has increased their desire to be together forever.

Why do Mormons go on missions?

Having very little money, while my husband worked and attended college and I was at home raising our children we wanted to come up with something we could have as a Christmas tradition that would replace the giving of costly gifts. We began the tradition of writing a letter to each family member, for our gifts to each other. It went from writing what they wanted to say to helping them spell to each of them creating their own letters. In these letters each person was to focus on the good things about the other person, their spiritual gifts and the love they had for the other member. The letters were wrapped in the most beautiful paper and placed under the tree. It was the most exciting time of the Christmas day when we opened the box and began to read our letters. Our home was filled with love, tears and joy and gratefulness for our Savior's birth.
Now that we are all of different income levels and thousands of miles apart, these letters are even more important. They are full of testimonies of certain aspects of our religion and of the important areas of this mortal life. They have become our treasured gifts. I know that it was the whisperings of the Holy Ghost that gave us this idea and that it is part of what makes our family great!

Which of the Savior’s teachings have influenced you in your life?

Having very little money, while my husband worked and attended college and I was at home raising our children we wanted to come up with something we could have as a Christmas tradition that would replace the giving of costly gifts. We began the tradition of writing a letter to each family member, for our gifts to each other. It went from writing what they wanted to say to helping them spell to each of them creating their own letters. In these letters each person was to focus on the good things about the other person, their spiritual gifts and the love they had for the other member. The letters were wrapped in the most beautiful paper and placed under the tree. It was the most exciting time of the Christmas day when we opened the box and began to read our letters. Our home was filled with love, tears and joy and gratefulness for our Savior's birth.
Now that we are all of different income levels and thousands of miles apart, these letters are even more important. They are full of testimonies of certain aspects of our religion and of the important areas of this mortal life. They have become our treasured gifts. I know that it was the whisperings of the Holy Ghost that gave us this idea and that it is part of what makes our family great!

How I live my faith

I live my faith by striving to live by the teachings of the gospel, taught to us by modern day prophets and the scriptures. I am not perfect, for that is not possible in this earthly life. If I do my very best then the Atonement of Jesus Christ will make up the difference and I will become perfect.
I have served in many callings in the church, pay our tithing and fast offerings and love to serve others.
Currently, I am a Visiting Teaching Supervisor and love the relationship I have with the sisters who report their efforts with the sisters they are assigned to visit.
Going to the temple, at least weekly is the highlight of my life. I LOVE TO BE IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints endorse political parties?

No. Our leaders have always operated from the concept that if we teach one another correct principles, we will then make correct choices and govern ourselves. The Church encourages each person to carefully consider every issue and each candidate and to prayfully seek guidance and then to vote responsibily. We are encouraged to be involved with our communities and nation but the Church does not take political positions or endorse parties or individuals.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has no political affiliation, and remains neutral on political activity. As declared by the Church, its purpose is to invite others to come unto Christ, not to elect politicians, and this applies to all the nations were the Church is established. In the same way, the Church does not endorse nor promote political parties, and its members are not directed to vote for specific candidates. Elected officials who are also members of the Church, does not represent the Church's position.
However, the Church does encourages us, members of the Church, to play a responsible role as citizens of the nations, to be informed, and to exercise our right to vote. Also, we are expected to respect others who think different and to participate in dialogue and exchange of ideas to reach consensus.
In the Church, we learn since we are young to be responsible and to seek to serve our communities and families. The Church's programs aims to strength our capacity and willingness to serve others. In this same context, we support leaders and programs which purposes are to make a better world. I personally support leaders who inspire those principles, and pray that whoever is elected would make wise decisions for the welfare of our nations and those of others. To obey, honor, and sustain the law of our country is an important responsibility of every member of our church.
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What do Mormons believe about the Bible? Do they regard it as Holy Scripture and the word of God?

Mormons believe the Bible to be true as far as it is translated correctly. We revere the Bible. As a young child I learned Bible stories from religious art work and pictures in our family Bible, art work at my grandmother's house, and also from stories and songs at home and at church. Of course, I was also read to from the Bible at home and church.
As a freshman in high school I attended an early-morning seminary class. The course of study for the entire academic year was the New Testament. That year I came to know and love the New Testament. That year I also performed the musical oratorio Handel's Messiah. My brother sat beside me and my father, friends, and members of my congregation sang in the choir, with others from neighboring congregations. This was a great experience to internalize words of scripture! Again and again I heard these sacred lyrics, taken directly from the King James Version of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments.
Joseph Smith read and studied the Bible and we do, too.
The Bible is the word of God. I know it to be a powerful testament of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Mormon is a record of the dealings of Jesus Christ with early inhabitants of America. Like the Bible, it is scripture.
Other modern scriptures make it known that God speaks still and His words are recorded in scripture. That is the way it has always been with prophets, receiving the word, and testifying of Jesus Christ.
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